Direct Deposit

Direct deposit is the quickest and most secure way to receive a refund from your student account. If you have a U.S. checking or savings account, you are eligible to receive refunds by direct deposit. A bank routing number and checking or savings account number are needed to enroll.

Follow these steps to enroll:

1. Log in to the my.harvard portal.
2. Navigate to the Student Account page via the left-hand menu.
3. Select Manage Bank Accounts from the submenu.
4. Click on the plus sign (+) in the Refund Direct Deposit section.
5. Fill out the direct deposit form (bank details) for refunds.
6. After agreeing to the terms and conditions, click Save.

   Follow the process on our how-to page.

Stipend Recipients: To sign up for stipend payments via direct deposit, there is a separate direct deposit system to which you'll need access. You can find instructions on our Graduate Stipends page.

Need help finding your routing or account numbers?

The easiest way to find your information is by referencing a paper check. Routing numbers, which appear first on the check, are always 9 digits long, while account numbers may be up to 17 digits long. Please contact your bank for confirmation, as separate routing numbers may be used for wire transfers and e-payments.